Earlier this year, Veriflow Systems — mostly based here in Champaign-Urbana from the beginning — announced their Series A round of $8.2M. Today, they have announced they’re setting up shop in Downtown Champaign’s One Main …
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Is Tom Petty’s 40th Anniversary tour coming to Champaign?
While there isn’t anything posted on their website, officially — it seems as though there are major hints that Tom Petty’s 40th Anniversary Tour will hit Champaign’s State Farm Center on May 10th per a …
Chicago Cubs announce World Series Trophy Tour will hit Champaign
Though the date for the stop in Champaign hasn’t been announced yet, the Chicago Cubs will bring their trophy on tour — and hit C-U at some point soon. Check out the press release: Chicago …
My discovery of Bruce Adams, and how Kranky changed the game
From decades in the indie rock realm to the depths of Urbana, Bruce Adams is a gem of the unknown music community. You should learn more about him.
Jimmy John’s can’t enforce that bullshit non-compete clause anymore
Remember that bullshit non-compete document that Jimmy John’s — headquartered here in C-U — was making minimum wage employees sign? Well, thanks to the Illinois Attourney General, it is officially bullshit to enforce said bullshit. …
Hopscotch: Bakery & Market announces expansion, opening Spring 2017
In a new announcement by the crew at Hopscotch: Cakes & Confections — their plan to expand includes this Bakery & Market in 2017.
Hey, look, here’s Braid performing at Channing-Murray 20 years ago today
Braid frontman Bob Nanna tweets photos #thisdayin basically on the daily, and I stumbled across this one today. Pretty neat, 20 years ago, this rock show at Channing-Murray in Urbana happened, and the band is …
Inaugural Champaign County Area Restaurant Week announced for Jan. 29-Feb. 5, 2017
The fine folks at Visit Champaign County have announced the inaugural installment of Champaign County Area’s Restaurant Week, taking place January 29-February 5, 2017. This comes after Urbana and Champaign previously had their own respective …
MLK Community Choir announces rehearsal dates
From the press release: We would like to invite the community to participate in the local efforts that continue to build the bridges in our community. All Faiths are welcome to participate. “The ultimate measure …
Innovation Celebration 2017 nomination deadline is December 9th
Innovation Celebration 2017 is taking place Friday, March 3rd of 2017, though there’s still time to nominate someone for an INNCEL award. Check out all the information below, though the deadline is next Friday, December …